BREAKING: Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF Nears U.S. Green Light After DTCC Listing—Crypto’s Institutional Era Heats Up

Wall Street’s crypto embrace hits warp speed as Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF clears a critical hurdle—DTCC listing signals imminent SEC approval. Here’s why TradFi’s FOMO just went atomic.

The Backroom Win That Matters

No fireworks, no press releases—just a quiet DTCC nod that could bulldoze the last regulatory roadblocks. The plumbing of finance just validated crypto’s poster-child oracle network. Guess those suits finally read the smart contract fine print.

Chainlink’s Silent Takeover

While bitcoin ETFs hog headlines, Chainlink’s infrastructure play slips into the mainstream. Price feeds securing $50B+ in DeFi? Now wrapped in an ETF bow for pension funds who still think ‘blockchain’ is a gym lock innovation.

The Cynic’s Corner

Watch Wall Street rebrand decades-old derivatives as ‘Web3 exposure’ while collecting 2% fees on your LINK bags. The more crypto changes, the more the finance playbook stays rotten.

— Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) November 12, 2025

ETF Structure and Regulatory Progress

Bitwise initially filed awith the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in, seeking approval for adesigned to mirror the performance of.

The fund has now met DTCC’s operational and settlement infrastructure requirements, earning a spot on the. However, this inclusion, and it merely indicates readiness for potential clearing and settlement once regulatory authorization is granted.

The ETF will be, without engaging in active trading or hedging strategies. Custody of LINK tokens will be handled by, while pricing will be based on the, provided by.

Bitwise is expected to submit an additional, the next regulatory step required for final SEC approval and exchange listing.

Institutional Interest in Chainlink on the Rise

Chainlink serves as aconnecting blockchain smart contracts with real-world data , which is a vital role in the growing Web3 and DeFi ecosystems.

The network has established collaborations with major financial players including, further bolstering institutional confidence in LINK.

Bitwise’s Chainlink ETF filing follows the successful rollout ofandETFs earlier this year, signaling continued.

Over the 30 days preceding the ETF filing,, as investors anticipated potential regulatory breakthroughs. Roughlywas reportedly purchased in anticipation of ETF approval.

Other asset managers, such asand, are also exploring Chainlink-based ETF products, intensifying competition within the growing crypto ETF market.

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